Would you like to work in a setting where you can improve students’ learning, promote their resilience and confidence, and make a genuine difference? Ignite Achievement Academy is a private, accredited school serving Charlotte, NC students in grades K-12 with special needs and learning differences.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the classroom teacher to support each child’s individual instructional plan. Each classroom consists of approximately six students who receive a mixture of whole-group instruction and small-group instruction based on their unique learning needs. The Teaching Assistant assists the teacher throughout the day with differentiated instruction and one-on-one student support – typically Monday through Thursday between the hours of 10:00AM and 2:00PM.

The Teaching Assistant will deliver supportive instruction aligning to the student’s instructional plan, collect data, observe students responses, and work closely with assigned students in small-groups and/or one-on-one. Training is provided in advance of the school year to ensure Teaching Assistants are equipped with the tools and skills necessary to excel in this position.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree;
• Possess a passionate belief that all students are capable of success and learn in unique ways;
• Possess the desire to work 1-on-1 and in small groups with students to ensure instruction is appropriate for their individualized needs;
• Possess the ability to build rapport with both the student and the parent in a collaborative environment;
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook);
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to establish a strong and supportive relationship with each assigned student;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team;
• Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Classroom experience (teaching or assisting);
• Teacher certification

This is an hourly position offering a competitive wage for Teaching Assistants, dependent upon the candidate's skills and experience.

Ignite Achievement Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.